Chapter 68 Life Story
In an extremely ordinary lacquer box, a pair of exquisite bracelets lay quietly on the silk lining.
The bracelet's opening is not big, and you can tell it's worn by a child.
It was precisely because of this that Shen Qingtan's reaction was so strong.
Especially the meaningful tone of the old lady made her guess that this was the bracelet she wore when she was a child, something prepared for her by her biological parents.
If it was just an ordinary bracelet without any deeper meaning, Madam Shen would not have used such a meaningful tone to describe it.
Old Madam Shen did not tell her the truth about her life experience, but only gave her this pair of bracelets. It should be a reminder for her to see if she can figure out the meaning.
Shen Qingtan's heart moved slightly, and he had another guess.
Or maybe Madam Shen was waiting for her to take the bracelet to ask about its origins, and then tell her her true life story, in exchange for letting her help Shen Shaoheng?
Shen Qingtan took out a handkerchief and wrapped the gold bracelet to examine it. The bracelet was made with very delicate and complicated craftsmanship, similar to the royal court filigree inlay craftsmanship.
The peony flowers on the bracelet seem to be specially designed. The pattern is very special and is inlaid with various gems and pearls, which shows that a lot of thought has been put into it.
Shen Qingtan felt as if his heart was stabbed, feeling sour and bitter.
Her biological parents must have doted on her very much.
Even more than she could have imagined.
"Second Madam, what's wrong with you?" Tingxue was shocked when she saw Shen Qingtan's red eyes: "What happened?"
"No." Shen Qingtan shook his head and carefully put the bracelet back, his throat choking. "We brought a basket of green plums from my grandmother's house, and I want to make green plum jam."
"When I get home, I'll ask the cook to make you some green plum sauce."
"I want to eat the green plum jam that my grandmother made." Shen Qingtan calmed down, wiped his eyes with a handkerchief, and said softly: "I'll ask her for a jar of green plum jam and a recipe for making it."
Tingxue knew that she was not as smart as Sister Liuyue, but she was not stupid either. She immediately understood that her master wanted to see Old Madam Shen for something.
She glanced at the closed lacquer box and vaguely sensed a connection with the gold bracelet.
"I'll have the driver turn around and go back to the Marquis' Mansion." Tingxue lifted the carriage curtain and told the driver, "Second Madam left something valuable with Old Madam Shen. Let's go back to the Marquis' Mansion."
Jiang Mu: “…” I heard it all, and the food fell.
Jiang Chao: "..." How could the green plum sauce that made my front teeth sour be so expensive? Are two front teeth more valuable? Is it worth making another special trip?
He thinks women are really troublesome, and it's a good thing he didn't get married.
Jiang Chao couldn't help but say to Jiang Mu, "Brother, let's not get married. Let's help each other in the future."
"If you want to be single, don't drag me along." Jiang Mu jumped aside in shock, frowning and saying, "I'm counting on getting married and getting rich with the money the Second Master gives me to settle down."
Jiang Chao: “…” What a loser.
The carriage stopped at the gate of the Cheng'en Marquis's Mansion. When Tingxue helped Shen Qingtan get off the carriage, Jiang Chao pulled Jiang Mu aside and asked secretly, "How much did the Second Master give you for settling in?"
Jiang Mu made a number.
Jiang Chao widened his eyes, then looked confused.
Ahem... It's not that you can't marry a wife, just don't marry a pampered one. It would be less troublesome to marry a strong and fierce one.
Jiang Mu had no idea that Jiang Chao was playing out a stupid drama in his heart, and he quickly followed Shen Qingtan to Jufu Hall.
Shen Qingtan stood at the entrance of Jufu Hall and ordered Jiang Mu and Jiang Chao: "You two stand guard at the entrance and don't allow anyone to approach the house."
Jiang Mu and Jiang Chao saw Shen Qingtan's serious expression and almost blurted out: Are you going to steal the green plum sauce?
They soon realized that Shen Qingtan's coming to get plum jam was just an excuse.
The two of them looked equally solemn: "Yes."
Shen Qingtan thought about it, and stayed outside the door with Tingxue before entering the house.
I saw Old Madam Shen sitting upright on the Luohan bed, with a pot of hot tea and two teacups on the small table. It seemed that she had expected her to come and was waiting for her here.
Sure enough, Madam Shen said with a smile on her face: "Girl, you are back."
"Hmm." Shen Qingtan saw Hong Xing, who was beside Old Madam Shen, retreat and the door was closed again. Only the two of them were left in the room. She took a deep breath and asked, "Grandma, were those bracelets you gave me the ones I wore when I was a child? Why don't I remember them at all?"
Old Madam Shen glanced at the lacquer box in her hand and said slowly, "These bracelets were worn by you when you were a child. It's just that you were ill and forgot a lot of things, so naturally you don't remember them."
Shen Qingtan clenched his hands and held the lacquer box tightly.
"Aren't you confused by Liu's attitude towards you? Why does your own mother scheme against you?" Old Madam Shen didn't wait for Shen Qingtan to answer. She changed the subject and continued, "The fact that you came back to see me shows that you are suspicious."
Shen Qingtan's heart was in turmoil, and finally he just asked: "How do you know I will come?"
"Because you are a smart child." Old Madam Shen held the teacup, tucked the tea into the lid and took a sip. She said nonchalantly, "Even if you are not curious about why I gave you this pair of bracelets, I will send someone to find you."
Shen Qingtan smiled and said slowly, "You've never been close to us, so suddenly you gave me a pair of bracelets meant for children. Any normal person would find it strange and wonder if there's some hidden meaning behind it."
"You guessed right. There is indeed a hidden secret behind these bracelets." Old Madam Shen no longer kept the secret and said bluntly, "You are not Liu's biological daughter. After Shen Mingzhu was lost as a child, she took you back and replaced Shen Mingzhu's identity."
Shen Qingtan lowered his eyes to hide the fluctuating emotions in his eyes.
Madam Shen continued, "Those bracelets should have been prepared for you by your biological parents. You can use them as evidence to identify your biological parents later."
Shen Qingtan had already guessed the origin of the bracelet, but when she learned the truth from Mrs. Shen, she was still inevitably greatly shocked.
She was more excited because she was one step closer to her life experience.
Shen Qingtan suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and asked in a hoarse voice, "Grandma, do you know who my biological parents are?"
Old Madam Shen raised her eyes and looked at Shen Qingtan. She was always calm and composed, but at this moment her expression changed, with a hint of nervousness, anticipation and uneasiness.
Madam Shen's heart softened. "Liu's words were picked up. I don't know who your parents are, but I did some research and found out that she brought you back from Nanlingzhou."
Shen Qingtan murmured and repeated: "Nanlingzhou..."
Madam Shen reminded her, "Girl, judging from this bracelet, you should be born into a wealthy family, probably living in Nanlingzhou City."
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